HGA Offices – Boston
HGA’s new Boston offices exemplify a harmonious blend of historic architecture and contemporary design, fostering collaboration and well-being while honoring the building’s rich past in the vibrant Fort Point neighborhood.
The new HGA office in the Fort Point neighborhood of Boston spans the two uppermost floors of a revitalized six-story warehouse, originally built in 1911. After decades in its former location, the move marks a new chapter for HGA and a sustained commitment to support clients and attract top talent.
Accommodating over 75 local employees with space for expansion, the office embodies a “collage” of old and new architecture – preserving elements of its historic character while introducing contemporary updates and modern functionality to support employees across all stages of their work.
Historic architectural details include arched windows, exposed brick, and timber beams seamlessly integrated with a striking modern addition: the glass “jewel box” perched atop the building, offering panoramic city views. A newly added staircase connects the two levels and anchors a gallery that serves as a hub for presentations, co-working, and events. It creates a seamless physical connection while symbolically uniting the historic fifth floor with the contemporary addition above. The gesture highlights how modernity draws strength from the past, transforming the stairs into both a design statement and a collective achievement where heritage and innovation coexist in balance.
Designed to achieve WELL Silver certification, the new office aligns with HGA’s philosophy that human well-being is an essential component of sustainable design. It supports a diverse spectrum of work styles by offering various environments, including a mix of phone rooms, focus rooms, huddle spaces, reservable workstations and collaborative community areas it also prioritizes physical and psychological wellness values through adaptable furniture, natural light, sound control and dedicated quiet zones. Advanced AV/IT systems enable seamless hybrid and in-person collaboration, ensuring that every employee, regardless of work setting, remains fully connected and engaged.
To further meet employee needs, a reservable lactation room and a separate multipurpose wellness room were incorporated into the design to support prayer, yoga, meditation, and more, which underscores the firm’s commitment to inclusion and employee well-being. Amenities such as showers, lockers, and bike storage respond directly to employee requests and further reinforce the office’s broader sustainability and wellness goals.
Design: HGA
Contractor: Wise Construction
Photography: Connie Zhou
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